An allowance paid to parents or guardians responsible for raising a child under 16 (or under 20 in approved education or training).
Families & Children
£27.05/wk (Eldest/only child), £17.90/wk (Additional children)
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)
Tick off each condition below. You'll usually need to meet all of them to qualify.
Claim online through the HMRC portal or using the HMRC app.
Provide the child's birth or adoption certificate if claiming for the first time.
Payments are deposited directly into your bank account every 4 weeks (or weekly for single parents).
Claiming Child Benefit helps protect your State Pension through National Insurance credits and makes applying for local council school uniform grants and free school meals much easier.
The main monthly payment for people of working age who are on a low income, out of work, or unable to work due to health conditions.
View guide Carers & FamiliesFinancial support if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week who receives a qualifying disability benefit.
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